The BEST Recipe Ideas for a Vegan BBQ

I know friends, I KNOW… vegan and barbecue don’t usually seem to go together too well. But I promise, veggies can (and will) give you ample motivation to fire up the grill (especially in the Summertime)!

I know some of my favorite memories involve my friends and family huddled around in my backyard to share some amazing food and time together. I have a LOT of family friends with younger kiddos, so I’m always sure to mentally prepare myself to toss a frisbee around or a quick soccer match. My dad is ALWAYS at the grill (most of the time cooking up Mexican food), but regardless of what ends up on our plates, it’s 10 times better because of the company we were share it with.

Today I’ve gathered 10 completely dairy-free, egg-free, 100% vegan options for your next BBQ! Because Mexican food has been such a staple in my BBQ days, I’ve included a few of those recipes as well.

Veggie skewers are a MUST at any traditional BBQ, and Dana from Minimalist Baker does a fabulous job of re-inventing the traditional skewer. By adding two different types of potatoes, this dish becomes heartier (which is welcomed when a meat main dish won’t be eaten!)

Oh, Emilie Eats, you’ve done it again! The jackfruit in this recipe is such a meaty texture (and SO easy to prep ahead of time). All that’s left to do is plop the pineapple on the grill and you’re good to go!

Tofu flavored with pineapple AND lemon?! Count me in! These fruity flavors are fun and perfect for a summer BBQ. This recipe from Where You Get Your Protein From even has perfect grill marks to finish it off!

You guessed it… this one’s from me! This potato salad has a secret ingredient that makes it EXTRA creamy without getting extra fatty. (Hint, it boosts the fiber and protein count of the recipe, too). This one’s a keeper!

Yucatecan Pumpkinseed Dip or “Sikil Pak”This recipe is one of my personal favorites for spreading all over simple grilled veggies (think bell peppers, carrots, zucchini, etc.). My dad found this recipe from his favorite chef, Rick Bayless, who specializes in Traditional Mexican recipes.

These grilled nectarines from A Virtual Vegan are perfect as an easy, healthy dessert option for a BBQ. With minimal ingredients and prep, they’re also great for those who may have “misplaced” the dessert they already made.

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